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Miranda (Morgan) Buss

Class of '12

Miranda (Morgan) Buss grew up in a farming family in Illinois. She earned a bachelor’s degree in crop science at Illinois before enrolling in the Illinois PSM’s plant biology (now plant biotechnology) program. Her interest in science plus business led to internships with both AGCO Corporation in Duluth, Georgia and the Illinois Corn Marketing Board in Bloomington, Illinois. After earning her M.S. degree, she joined AGCO as marketing specialist, working with high horsepower tractors and seeding and tillage equipment.Miranda recently moved back to Illinois to join the Illinois PSM program as Assistant Director.

Plant Biotechnology

The Illinois PSM in plant biotechnology offers a fast-paced immersion into preparation for careers in biotechnology sectors. In this program, students merge their interdisciplinary graduate studies with real-world training by integrating business acuity with the top-notch science credentials demanded by a wide array of biotechnology careers in agriculture, medicine, and environmental enterprises.

SCIENCE + BUSINESS

Graduate students in the Illinois PSM in plant biotechnology build a flexible, interdisciplinary expertise around a strong, plant-based biotechnology core. Plant biotechnology PSM students enjoy the charged atmosphere of scientific discoveries for which the University of Illinois is globally recognized.To prepare students to function successfully at the interface of science and business in biotechnology industries, the Illinois PSM in plant biotechnology provides essential business knowledge and real-world experience that builds professional skills in key areas of communication, management, and leadership.

DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

By merging a biotechnology-focused education with business knowledge and professional skills, the Illinois PSM in plant biotechnology equips graduates for diverse entry points into agricultural, medical and environmental enterprises that demand strong science credentials and business acumen. The sources of career opportunities span industry, not-for-profit, and government organizations. Career areas include

product development and marketing,

government and public relations,

design and implementation of regulatory strategies,

market analysis and feasibility studies,

application of new customer support models, and

technology transfer and intellectual property ventures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To discuss your learning and career objectives, contact the Illinois PSM Office at PSMdegree@illinois.edu or (217) 265-5363.